Maintenance and Alignment
Maintaining the Anti-Kickback Fingers
Maintenance and Alignment
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Maintaining the Anti-Kickback Fingers
This machine has the potential for kickbacks. Kickbacks can cause the board to be suddenly
and uncontrollably hurled towards the operator. Such action can result in severe injury or death.
If you are working with frozen boards or with boards that have protruding knots, the chance
of kickbacks is increased.
The EG100 edger is equipped with anti-kickback fingers to help prevent kickback from occurring.
To maintain the safety of your edger, periodically inspect the machine to ensure all anti-kickback
fingers are intact and undamaged and have a sharp point. Missing or damaged parts can affect the
safety of the machine operator or bystanders and should be replaced immediately. Do not sharp the
anti-kickback fingers! If they are dulled, replace them with new ones.
DANGER!
Always ensure that there is a sharp point on the
anti-kickback fingers before each use of the edger.
Be sure the anti-kickback fingers are free from obstruction and are in
their downward position. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
